Manila: 10 Things to Do

The 64-hectare stone citadel, founded by the Spanish in 1571, has withstood wars, natural disasters and successive waves of colonial invaders, and as such stands as a metaphor for Manila itself. Explore it before 10 a.m., while the temperature outside is still bearable, then stop at Ilustrado, tel: (63-2) 527 3674, a colonial-style villa, for a breakfast of buttery ensaymada (savory brioche) and Spanish hot chocolate.

• 1. Intramuros
  Manila, Philippines 14.5896120.97473 intramurosadministration.com
• 2. Ilustrado
  744 General Luna Street, Manila, Philippines; (63-2) 527 3674 14.58756120.97704 More info